Colleges With the Most Drug and Alcohol Arrests Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 2, 2014The University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh is the No. 1 college in the U.S. for alcohol-related arrests, according to a study by the Drugs on Campus Project, while the State University of New York at Oneonta came in first for illicit drug arrests.
Addictions Specialist Joins Promises as Director of Young Adult Programs Elements NewsBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 17, 2014Promises Treatment Centers welcomes Joni Ogle, LCSW, CSAT, as its director of young adult programs.
Alcohol Industry Using Facebook to ‘Groom‘ Youths Culture & MediaBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 27, 2013Facebook is a great tool to use to stay connected and promote your business, but should it be used to lure a target market not yet old enough to purchase a product? According to researchers, that’s what is happening as alcohol companies leverage the social media platform to nurture a new generation of drinkers. According…
Physically Fit Young Adults Get Higher IQ Scores News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 5, 2009A new study by Sahlgrenska Academy and Sahlgrenska University Hospital reveals that young adults who are physically fit tend to have a higher IQ and are more likely to go on to university. The results were recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The study involved 1.2 million Swedish men…
Gambling Addiction Rapidly Growing Problem for Youth in Iowa AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 24, 2009Gambling has become practically a national pastime. Recent reports suggest that more money is spent on gambling than other entertainment venues combined. Along with this love affair for risk has come a growing addiction. In a recent Sioux City Journal article, gambling therapist Matt Cihak believes it is only a matter of time before his…
Young Men Living with Parents More Likely to be Violent and Have Alcohol Problems News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 20, 2009A new study by researchers at Queen Mary, University of London finds that young men who stay at home with their parents tend to be more violent than those who live independently. Researchers also found that men still living at home in their early twenties have fewer responsibilities and more disposable income to spend on…
